Specialty Doctor (Hazel Ward)

our doctors say that Milton Keynes Mental Health is a place that thrives on innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. If you're someone with fresh ideas and a passion for pioneering approaches, this is the place for you. We actively encourage the development of leadership skills, not just clinically, but also through service development. Your ideas matter here, and we are committed to providing every opportunity for you to bring them to life., + Collaborate with a supportive medical team, including a Consultant Psychiatrist and up to two Trainee Doctors.
+ Utilize your three years of experience in general adult psychiatry to contribute to the care of male inpatients on a busy acute psychiatric ward.
+ Play a pivotal role in supporting the development of Trainee Doctors and provide cover during the absence of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
+ Showcase your excellent team-working, organizational, and initiative-taking skills.
+ Demonstrate effective communication and empathic skills., The duties of the post include the physical and psychiatric assessment and treatment of patients suffering from severe and enduring mental disorders who are admitted to Hazel Ward. The post-holder is required to review new patients within 72 hours of admission. Regular clinical supervision will be provided weekly by the Consultant.
The post-holder will work with a medical team consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist, ward junior doctor and foundation trainee. The post-holder will contribute to the supervision and teaching of the trainees and medical students on rotation, and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties (senior reviews of newly admitted patients, report writing, prescribing, etc) and writing discharge summaries.
The post-holder may be required to work in other localities in line with the needs of the service.
In addition you will have access to the following ,
+ Access to Oxford MRCPsych courses for RCPsych examination preparation.
+ One-to-one supervision with a Consultant for personalized professional growth.
+ Actively participate in local Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
+ Multiple opportunities for career progression, with up to four referees available for application to Article 14 for entry into the Specialist Register.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

As a Specialty Doctor on Hazel Ward, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your skills and passion for high-quality patient care will flourish. We seek individuals who are highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the acute phase of serious mental illnesses.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes Kent Surrey and Hampshire. As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. Our catchment area spans diverse communities with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.

We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts and Offers you can enjoy when you join CNWL. Some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too. Please refer to our Reward and wellbeing handbook for more information and full details on the deals you can save money on your weekly food shops cinema tickets meals out and holidays or even weekend breaks.
+ Salary sacrifice schemes
+ Sponsorship for International candidates
+ Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
+ Study discounts for staff
+ Flexible working
+ Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
+ Competitive Bank Rates
+ Fitness and Wellbeing, We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.